Kobbie Mainoo included but Casemiro not spotted with squad for Manchester United vs Man City

Kobbie Mainoo has arrived at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United squad for the first time this season as they host Manchester City.

Mainoo has been absent all season after picking up an ankle injury in the July friendly against Real Madrid. He was spotted leaving the NRG Stadium in Texas on crutches after being clattered into by Brazilian forward Rodrygo.

Following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Mainoo returned to training at the start of October and got his first minutes back on the pitch during United under-19s UEFA Youth League defeat against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday. The 18-year-old played 45 minutes before a pre-planned substitution.

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He was not named in Travis Binnion's squad for Friday's draw at Fulham, and it is now clear that the decision was due to his involvement in the squad for this afternoon's derby. However, his inclusion comes in the likely place of Casemiro who was not spotted entering Old Trafford this morning.

Erik ten Hag admitted on Friday that the Brazilian faced a race against time to be fit for the 191st Manchester derby, having picked up a minor issue while away on international duty earlier this month. He had been involved in training since Monday but looks to have just missed out.

United go into the derby on the back off three straight wins, having beaten Copenhagen 1-0 on Tuesday. Harry Maguire scored the only goal on that night while Andre Onana saved an added-time penalty.

They face a City side who have won their last two, since Rodri returned from a three-game suspension. they will be without Manuel Akanji however, after the defender was sent off against